National Firefighters Ski Race Week Hits Slopes in January

July 25, 2007 – The 19th Annual National Firefighters Ski Race Week will be held January 28-Feburary 3, 2008, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The race is open to all professional fire fighters and their families.

The National Firefighters Ski Race Week started when a handful of Denver, CO Local 858 members were looking for new ways to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The event still raises money for MDA with the “Hose Race.” Participants form teams of three, with each team paying $25 toward charity. “Many locals donate as much as $100 more because they know it is going to a good cause,” says Stan Smith, a Local 858 member and event organizer. “Last year, we were able to raise $2,000 for MDA.”

In addition to the fundraiser, a series of races are held during the four-day event. At week’s end, there is an awards banquet where trophies and medals are given to all race winners according to age and ability.

Registration for each racer is $300, which includes lift tickets for all four days and the awards banquet dinner. Lodging and travel are not included.

To register or for more information visit the event’s web site.